Trainee Multi Utility Sales Executive

Closes:
January 31, 2026
Full-time permanent
Marston, Grantham, Lincolnshire

We are currently looking to recruit a Trainee Multi Utility Sales Executive to work within our Sales/Design Department dealing with operational administration duties to aid the success of the business.

Duties include;

• Developing customer relationships and increase sales within the business
• To support the business Development Managers with devising and executing our sales & marketing plans/tactics in order to expand the MU business year on year
• Assessment & clarification of customer requirements
• Ensure all Harlaxton Engineering Services procedures are followed
• To assist in collating all necessary scheme information and produce pre-tender design risk assessments
• To assist in recording all plans and documents within the internal systems and ensure current versions are always used
• To assist the design team on producing scheme designs based on the actual sale requirements
• To advise the Business Development Director/Managers of progress of projects through design/tendering phase and to manage the transition of projects to handover with Operations
• To produce accurate, quality, clear & concise quotations to the customer based on their requirements and honest assumption
• General administrative duties such as processing and management of paperwork
• To support the Business Development Managers in ensuring that all Health & Safety and environmental legislation are being adhered to
• Carry out any other duties as required by the Business Development Director & wider Harlaxton Engineering Services management team.
• Act in the best interests of the company at all times to promote and expand the business whilst providing the highest customer service and satisfaction
• Provide weekly reports on visits, sales activity, leads, quotations submitted along with orders received
• To be flexible in approach and to develop new ideas/methods in order that the business may constantly evolve

The successful candidate will ideally;

• Have previous sales and administration experience
• Have strong interpersonal skills and be happy to liaise with external and internal clients and business partners
• Be confident to use your own initiative
• Be happy to work on your own or in a team environment
• Good knowledge of Microsoft software – excel, word, outlook
• Have good attention to detail and able to follow procedures
• Have a ‘can do’ approach and enjoy problem solving
• Be conscientious with strong customer service skills

The salary for this position is negotiable dependent upon experience. Other benefits include pension, private healthcare and free parking.

Hours are Mon-Friday 8.30 – 5.00 although some flexibility can be offered with hours.

We believe in diversity and inclusion at Harlaxton Engineering Services Ltd. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic. All hiring decisions are made based on qualifications and the needs of the business

For more information, please email